How to Choose Glasses Based on Your Face Shape
Finding the ideal pair of glasses is a clever balance between visual comfort and self-expression. Whether you’re looking for optical frames or sunglasses, your face shape is the first guide to harmonizing your features.
Here’s our complete guide to making the right choice at Artdyvoir.
1. Identify Your Face Shape
Before falling for a particular model, stand in front of a mirror, pull your hair back and look at the lines of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw. There are generally 5 categories:
2. Round Face: Play With Contrast
A round face has curved lines, with no sharp angles, and similar width and length.
- The goal: Slim and add structure to the face.
- Which frames? Favor geometric, rectangular or angular shapes. They break up the roundness and add character.
- To avoid: Overly round shapes that accentuate a “baby face” effect.
3. Square Face: Soften the Angles
With a wide forehead and a strong jawline, a square face has a strong personality.
- The goal: Soften the features and elongate the face.
- Which frames? Choose oval or round shapes. Thin metal frames or “Pantos” styles are ideal for breaking up the strict look.
- To avoid: Very square or overly bulky frames.
4. Oval Face: The Ideal Candidate
If you have an oval face, you’re in luck: it’s the most balanced shape.
- The goal: Maintain that natural balance.
- Which frames? Almost anything works! From butterfly (cat-eye) models to oversized frames, you can afford to have fun.
- Artdyvoir’s tip: Just make sure the frame is at least as wide as the widest part of your face.
5. Triangular (Heart-Shaped) Face: Balance the Lower Face
Characterized by a wide forehead and a narrower chin.
- The goal: Minimize the width of the upper face.
- Which frames? Choose thin, understated frames, or rounded shapes without too much detail on the top part.
- To avoid: Shapes that are too wide or temples that are too decorated, which draw the eye upward.
The 3 Golden Rules for a Perfect Choice
- The eyebrow line: The frame should never hide your eyebrows. Ideally, it should follow their curve.
- The width of the nose: Make sure the bridge (the part resting on your nose) is comfortable. If your eyes are close-set, choose a light-colored bridge; if they’re wide-set, a dark bridge will reduce the visual space.
- Personality: Rules are made to be known — and sometimes broken! Your glasses are your signature.
Did you know? The color of your frame should also match your skin tone and eye color for an instant “healthy glow” effect.
